To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, IM or documentTo embed the entire object, paste this HTML in websiteTo link to this page, paste this link in email, IM or documentTo embed this page, paste this HTML in website

THE HIGH LINE: NEW DIRECTIONS IN PUBLIC SPACE
by
Sharla Michele Russell
___________________________________________________________
A Thesis Presented to the
FACULTY OF THE USC ROSKI SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree
MASTER OF PUBLIC ART STUDIES
December 2012
Copyright 2012 Sharla Michele Russell

The High-Line is a public space created in 2009 in the Lower west side neighborhoods of New York City. This thesis will argue that the High Line provides a new model for public space, differing from existing models such as the 19th century natural public park, or the 1950s private amusement park. Incorporating and building on its history,the High Line model reflects the transformation of New York City from an industrial to a post-industrial economy. The site addresses issues of limited space in cities by its reuse of an abandoned industrial infrastructure, and as a model of public space it must contend with the dwindling of public funds available for the creation of parks. The High Line bridges neighborhoods where ethic and cultural diversity had been diminished. And, emblematic of the shift to a service based economy in which the culture industry figures predominantly, the High Line provides a central and novel position for art as a means of framing the city.

The author retains rights to his/her dissertation, thesis or other graduate work according to U.S. copyright law. Electronic access is being provided by the USC Libraries in agreement with the author, as the original true and official version of the work, but does not grant the reader permission to use the work if the desired use is covered by copyright. It is the author, as rights holder, who must provide use permission if such use is covered by copyright. The original signature page accompanying the original submission of the work to the USC Libraries is retained by the USC Libraries and a copy of it may be obtained by authorized requesters contacting the repository e-mail address given.

THE HIGH LINE: NEW DIRECTIONS IN PUBLIC SPACE
by
Sharla Michele Russell
___________________________________________________________
A Thesis Presented to the
FACULTY OF THE USC ROSKI SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Degree
MASTER OF PUBLIC ART STUDIES
December 2012
Copyright 2012 Sharla Michele Russell